izumi soujirou

Birthday: August 21
Blood type: O
Sōjirō Izumi is Konata Izumi's father, a home-based author. He consistently dons loose, traditional Japanese attire as his work outfit. His passions include watching anime and playing video games, hobbies that have significantly shaped his daughter's interests. Sōjirō is known to be "also a lolicon." This fondness for youthful traits might have played a role in his attraction to Kanata, whom he eventually married. He explains that while he appreciates women like most men do, he also has an inclination towards younger girls. However, this preference is either equal or secondary, suggesting he doesn't prioritize it, thereby distinguishing himself from being a pedophile despite having a 'lolita complex.' Throughout the series, news reports and dialogues hint at a mysterious man approaching young girls in the neighborhood, with recurring jokes implying Sōjirō could be the culprit. The show's opening sequence, featuring Sōjirō spying on two schoolgirls from behind a lamppost, exemplifies this running gag.
Sōjirō is notably thin and sports unshaven facial hair. He has a mole under his left eye, a trait shared by his daughter, along with thick eyebrows. Additionally, he suffers from pollen allergies and once resorted to wearing goggles and masks for protection, prompting Konata to remark, "Now you look weirder as well." She frequently reminds him, "Please don't do anything that will get you taken away by the cops." Another quirk of his is forgetting to lock the door when using the bathroom, causing considerable shock to Yutaka.
Sōjirō cherishes deep feelings for his late wife, Kanata Izumi, who passed away many years ago. When Konata jokingly asks why Kanata chose to be with Sōjirō, he responds that they both overlooked superficial appearances: Kanata loved Sōjirō regardless of his otaku tendencies, and Sōjirō didn't mind Kanata's unusual physique or differing interests.